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Why is it important for the Lancet to be positioned to cut acroos the fingerprints rather than parallel to them?
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Why cant you use the same lancet twice to prick the finger?
The second time around, the lancet is not sterile and, therefore, risk of infection becomes a concern.
How do scientists report results?
By publishing them. Sometimes in a report, sometimes (or simultaneously) in an article, preferably in one of the major scientific journals like Nature or The Lancet.
Why cant you use the same lancet twice?
The needle is extremely small and thin and when it punctures the skin it gets damaged. This damage can make it painful to use more than once. EVEN MORE IMPORTANT is the fact that when the needle goes into the tissue it contacts blood which is sticky. The needle may look clean but it is now covered in microscopic bacteria and maybe even viruses. You can wipe it off but remember the needle is damaged and now storing bacteria in its microscopic cracks. Using it again now puts you at risk of bacterial infection. Remember you are sticking this into your blood supply so you are giving the bacteria a free ride to your capillaries and tissues. Bacterial infections can rapidly turn into dangerous situations especially in people not in optimal health (people with diabetes). Medicare/Medicaid and most insurances will cover enough lancets so you never have to use them twice. If you cant afford them you need to ask your pharmacist or health care professional for ways to get your lancets for discounted prices/free.
What is the different between cancer and hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia means an increase in the number of cells while hypertrophy refers to an increase in cell size. Holden CA, McLachlan RI, Pitts M, Cumming R, Wittert G, Agius P, Handelsman DJ and de Kretser DM. Men in Australia Telephone Survey (MATeS): A national survey of the reproductive heatlh and concerns of middle-aged and older Australian men. Lancet 2005; 366:218-24
How do you carry out the test for glucose?
You can carry out a blood glucose test at home by using a blood glucose monitor. The test involves pricking your finger with a lancet, drawing a blood drop, and a test strip sipping up the blood for the monitor. A reading is given telling you the blood glucose level.
Why is it important for the lancet to be positioned to cut across the fingerprints rather than parallel to them?
So that it dose not rip the skin
When was The Lancet created?
The Lancet was created in 1823.
What are unilet lancets?
it is a lancet that will fit all the lancet doohicky's
When was Cincinnati Lancet-Clinic created?
Cincinnati Lancet-Clinic was created in 1878.
When did Cincinnati Lancet-Clinic end?
Cincinnati Lancet-Clinic ended in 1916.
Can a used lancet hurt you i didnt use it someone else did i was stuck in the arm in class by someones lancet?
A used lancet can hurt you. Whether or not you used it, if someone else did and then you were stuck in the arm, if they have a disease, this can hurt you.
Who publishes the Lancet Journal?
The Lancet journal is published by the publication company Elseveir, it has been in production for 190 years, since 1823 to the present day, with weekly publications.
Are lancet fish omnivors?
yes they are!!
What kind of tool is used for lancing?
A lancet.
Why cannot use the lancet twice?
BACTERIA
Why cant you use the same lancet twice to prick the finger?
The second time around, the lancet is not sterile and, therefore, risk of infection becomes a concern.
Why use the same lancet twice?
Never use a lancet twice. Besides, once activated, the safety feature won't let you use it again.
